Since 2002, the Homeless Youth Services of Metropolitan Community Church of New York (MCCNY) has worked tirelessly to meet the unique needs of the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender runaway and homeless youth of New York City. MCCNY's Homeless Youth Services includes a 6-bed emergency shelter housed in the church itself, and additional services such as food, clothing, mental health counseling, HIV prevention, and help with a variety of job and school needs.

Projects Currently in Need of Funding

Help fund the entire project:

$10

fund a change of name and gender marker on a runaway or homeless transgender youth's state ID

$15

allow a youth to access a copy of their birth certificate in order to apply for jobs and benefits

$25

buy a cot and linens for one overnight resident

$45

pay for metrocards for 10 youth to attend job interviews and housing appointments

$108

can provide an evening meal for 60 youth

$250

cover the cost of one night of overnight services for 26 LGBTQ runaway and homeless youth

$3900

1 year of funding for a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor to coordinate drug rehabilitation programming for HYS youth